13 Worst Foundations

No. 12: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Liquid Foundation, $11.95 TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9*Why: Readers agree that the consistency of this product is way too thick. One reader says, "I don't mind full coverage, but it wouldn't even blend [into my skin]. I find myself having to cut the product with moisturizer before I can do anything with it and it STILL looks cakey on me." Readers also find the product has a tendency to settle into fine lines and rub off on clothing. Plus, the foundation shades either leave readers looking "orange" or "make your skin the color of one of those gray-green olives."

While it is great to know which products are worse, there will always be different foundation preferences for each individual. Different shades, textures, applications, etc. One thing that can be agreed upon, is poor packaging, which can make or break even the "best" foundations sometimes.